Players to look out for at VCT Masters Tokyo - Part 2

Players to look out for at VCT Masters Tokyo - Part 2

Kaustavmani Choudhury

10 May, 2023, 19:24

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Last updated: 12 Apr, 2025, 00:45

Valorant is a game that requires not only teamwork and coordination, but also individual skill and impact. In the upcoming VCT Masters Tokyo, the second international tournament of the VCT 2023 season, we will see some of the best Valorant players in the world compete for glory and a share of the $1 million USD prize pool.

In this article, we will highlight four

players who have shown exceptional performance and potential in their respective regions, and who will be ones to watch out for in VCT Masters Tokyo. They are aspas from LOUD, s0m from NRG Esports, ethan from Evil Geniuses, and zmjkk from EDward Gaming.

Aspas from LOUD

Aspas is the star duelist of LOUD, the Brazilian powerhouse that dominated the VCT Americas League. He plays mainly Jett and Reyna, and is known for his aggressive and flashy style. Aspas has an impressive average combat score of 292 and a kill-to-death ratio of 1.42 in the league. He is also the top fragger of his team, with 445 kills in 28 maps. Aspas is a key factor for LOUD's success, as he often opens up rounds with his entry frags or clutches out difficult situations with his mechanical prowess. He will face tough competition from other duelists in VCT Masters Tokyo, but he has the confidence and talent to challenge anyone.

s0m from NRG Esports

s0m is the young prodigy of NRG Esports, the second seed from the VCT Americas League. He plays mainly Sova and Skye, and is responsible for providing information and utility for his team. He has a high average combat score of 246 and a kill-to-death ratio of 1.18 in the league. Also, he the second highest fragger of his team, with 392 kills in 28 maps. S0m is not only a skilled support player, but also a versatile and creative one. He can switch to other agents like Omen or Sage when needed, and he can pull off some amazing plays with his shock darts or flashes. He will be a valuable asset for NRG Esports in VCT Masters Tokyo, as he can help his team gain an edge over their opponents with his vision and innovation.

ethan from Evil Geniuses

ethan is the veteran leader of Evil Geniuses, the third seed from the VCT Americas League. He plays mainly Cypher and Killjoy, and is in charge of anchoring sites and gathering intel for his team. Boasting a solid average combat score of 223 and a kill-to-death ratio of 1.08 in the league, he is also the third highest fragger of his team, with 354 kills in 28 maps. Ethan is not only a reliable sentinel player, but also a experienced and smart one. He can adapt to different situations and maps, and he can make crucial calls and decisions for his team. He will be a crucial factor for Evil Geniuses in VCT Masters Tokyo. As he can help his team secure sites and control the pace of the game with his knowledge and strategy.

zmjkk from EDward Gaming

zmjkk is the star initiator of EDward Gaming, one of the two teams representing China in VCT Masters Tokyo. He plays mainly Chamber and Raze, and is known for his fast and aggressive style. Showing off an impressive average combat score of 287 and a kill-to-death ratio of 1.35 in FGC Valorant Invitational Act 2, zmjkk is also the top fragger of his team, with 289 kills in 18 maps. zmjkk is a key factor for EDward Gaming’s success, as he often creates openings for his team with his snipes or explosives. He will face tough competition from other initiators in VCT Masters Tokyo, but he has the confidence and talent to challenge anyone.

In the next part, we cross oceans again, where the final four individuals will get their time under the spotlight.

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